El-Rufai denies comments on 2027 presidency

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that he commented on which region should produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. Reports making the rounds online alleged that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain said it was the turn of the South to produce the president in the next general election. The reports also suggested that El-Rufai may be backing the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, instead of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued on Monday via his official X handle, El-Rufai described the claims as “untrue”, despite their wide circulation. He said at no time did he make such remarks in any of his speeches, media interviews or on his verified social media platforms. “My attention has been drawn to a trending fake news item alleging that I specified which region of the country should produce the president in 2027. “This claim is untrue, despite its virality. I did not make such a statement in any of my speeches, interviews or social media posts. I maintain verifiable social media platforms where I speak my mind and express my personal views directly. “It is also wrong and improper to attribute to me opinion articles written by other authors, even when I share such articles on my platforms as contributions to the national conversation. “These clarifications are crucial as we confront both irresponsible politicking and the deliberate misuse of social media for the spread of fake news. “The wilful attribution to me of claims I did not make by fake news platforms is no justification for treating such platforms with any seriousness,” he said. El-Rufai also called on political actors and other stakeholders to act responsibly to curb the spread of fake news and discourage irresponsible politicking.

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